MPAA President Jack Valenti maintained a long and friendly relationship with various branches of the US government, not least the Department of Defense. He also harbored lifelong ambitions, including to be buried among America’s military heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. The DOD recently released correspondence between Valenti and then Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, showing […](
Pitch Perfect 3 appears on the surface to be a family-friendly piece of lighthearted, forgettable entertainment. But beneath that surface lies a carefully-crafted piece of military PR, aimed at recruiting people the DOD usually finds it hard to attract. Documents recently released by the US Air Force and the Pentagon detail exactly what the military provided in support of the film, and what changes were made to the film by the DOD.
Two and a half years ago I asked the US Navy for various documents relating to their work with the entertainment industry, including the Production Assistance Agreements they sign with Hollywood producers. After over a year’s delay they responded saying that they don’t keep any copies of these contracts. Following an appeal and further delays […](
The story of the relationship between Disney and the various branches and agencies of the US government is long and complex. A recently uncovered memo adds one more episode to the relationship between Disney and the CIA, and revolves around a question that was critical for national security: How would the CIA get access to […](Read more...)
The US military has a drinking problem, but like most of its problems it's OK because the entertainment liaison offices are there to make sure Hollywood doesn't draw attention to it. From episodes of Wonder Woman through to blockbuster films, scenes of services members drinking have been edited or removed from scripts. (Read more...)
This week on the New World Next Week: US gov terrorists have 9/11 first responder blood on their hands; US plans to obliterate USSR and China declassified; and the New Mexico Compound story continues.
This week on the New World Next Week: US gov terrorists have 9/11 first responder blood on their hands; US plans to obliterate USSR and China declassified; and the New Mexico Compound story continues.
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House is a 2017 biopic of former deputy director Mark Felt a.k.a. Deep Throat. The FBI were involved with the film early on in its development, which is odd because in many ways the film portrays the Bureau very badly. The movie tells the story of […](Read more...)
